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Ohlins BM515 Mounting Instruction

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Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80.
www.ohlins.com
BM 515 Issued 2006 01 31
Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit BM 515
for BMW R 1150 GS Adventure - rear
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the
written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Kit Contents
Before installing the shock absorber, please
check the contents of the kit. If anything is
missing, please contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description Article no.
Shock absorber 46 DRS BM 515 (1)
Sticker Öhlins 00192-01 (2)
Sticker memo notes 01180-01 (1)
Owner’s manual (1)
Before Installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held responsible
for any damage to the shock absorber or
vehicle, or injury to persons, if the instruc-
tions for fitting and main tenance are not
followed exactly. Similarly, the warranty will
become null and void if the instructions are
not adhered to.
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development. Conse-
quently, although these instructions include
the most up-to-date information available
at the time of printing, there may be minor
differences between your shock absorber
and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins
dealer if you have any questions regarding
the contents of this manual.
Adjustments
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjust by turning the knob on the hydraulic ad-
juster. Turn clockwise for harder adjustment, turn
counter clockwise to release the preload.
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjust by turning the wheel on the piston shaft
above the end bracket.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the spe-
cifi c brand and make of the motorcycle. If you
have changed the setting, reset according to
the following:
The adjuster has a normal right hand thread. Turn
the damping adjuster clockwise to fully closed
(pos. zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise to open
and count the clicks until you reach the recom-
mended number. See Set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged.
Rebound
damping
adjuster
Spring
pre-load
Set-up data
Shock absorber length 390 mm
Shock absorber stroke 70 mm
Spring pre-load 16 mm
Rebound damping 12 clicks
WARNING!
1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may oc-
cur after fi tting the shock absorber. Contact
an Öhlins dealer or other qualifi ed person
for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you fully
understand all the mounting instructions and
the owner’s manual before handling this shock
absorber kit. If you have any questions regard-
ing proper installation procedures, contact an
Öhlins dealer or other qualifi ed person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins shock
absorber
!
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially
at high ambient temperature, the oil and
grease used for assembling may run out in-
side the packing and damage the expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
shock absorber.
1
Put the motorcycle on the center stand.
2
Remove the passenger’s and the rider’s seat.
Mounting Instructions
Safety Signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Attention! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warning instruc-
tions could result in severe or fatal
injury to anyone working with, inspect-
ing or using the shock absorber, or to
bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special pre-
cautions must be taken to avoid damage
to the shock absorber.
NOTE!
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
!
!
WARNING!
1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer
or other qualifi ed person install the shock
absorber.
2. Follow the instructions in the vehicle service
manual when changing the shock absorber.
3. When working on a raised vehicle, make
sure that it is securely supported to prevent
it from falling.
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3
Loosen the brake caliper.
4
Remove the rear wheel.
5
Loosen the adjustment cylinder to the hydraulic
spring pre-load adjuster.
6
Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
7
Remove the right seat bracket.
8
Remove the upper shock absorber bolt.
9
Remove the shock absorber and the hydraulic
spring pre-load adjuster.
10
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the upper
bracket. The gas valve should be pointing back-
wards. Use the original bolt.
11
Install the adjustment cylinder to the hydraulic
spring pre-load adjuster in the original bracket.
Lead the hose between the air box and the
battery box.
12
Attach the lower shock absorber bracket.
13
Reattach the rear wheel and the brake caliper.
14
Reattach the right seat bracket, the driver’s and
the passenger’s seats.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or re-
stricts movement of the shock absorber when
the suspension is being fully compressed or
extended.
15
Read more about the Öhlins shock absorber in
the Öhlins owners manual.
R1
R2
R3
F1
F2
F3
Bike on a stand Bike on the ground
Bike with rider on
Front suspension
F1. Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended = ............
F2. Bike on the ground without rider = ............
F3. Bike on the ground with rider = ............
Free sag F1 - F2 = ............
Ride height F1 - F3 = ............
Rear suspension
R1. Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended = .............
R2. Bike on the ground without rider = ............
R3. Bike on the ground with rider = ............
Free sag R1 - R2 = ............
Ride height R1 - R3 = ............
Check sag and ride height
NOTE!
Read more about sag and ride height and differ-
ent settings in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.
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